KEKA MURRAY FLD Airport Guide

Before you fly into KEKA

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

810.9'

MSL · field 10.9' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 12

H/W +4 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KEKA

KEKA does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KACV (CALIFORNIA REDWOOD COAST-HUMBOLDT COUNTY) · 10.5 NM away. Conditions at KEKA may differ.

METAR · KACV

Observed 08:53Z

KACV 120853Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP149 T00940083 58012

Wind: 110° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 9°C / 8°C
Altimeter: 29.95 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: -744 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KEKA does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KACV (CALIFORNIA REDWOOD COAST-HUMBOLDT COUNTY) · 10.5 NM away. Conditions at KEKA may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KACV 120520Z 1206/1306 29003KT P6SM SKC FM120700 16002KT P6SM SKC FM121200 14002KT 4SM BR SKC TEMPO 1213/1215 1/2SM FG FM121700 29007KT P6SM SKC FM122000 32013KT P6SM SKC FM130500 17004KT 6SM BR SKC

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 07:00Z

Wind: 290° at 3 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 3 NM E
VFR sectional: KLAMATH FALLS
Pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL · 811 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZSE · SEATTLE
NOTAM facility: OAK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: RYAN COOLEY
Phone: (707) 839-5402
Address: 3561 BOEING AVE., MCKINLEYVILLE CA 95519

Flight service · Hours

FSS OAK: OAKLAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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110° · 4 kt

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RWY 12

120°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30Favored	120° / 300°	3,011 ft	ASPH	30 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
30	—	—	—	—	VASI 2-box left(4°)	—	—

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KEKA MURRAY FLD in EUREKA, CALIFORNIA, showing runways 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12

KEKA · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 12

KEKA · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AFRT,CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: Yes
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LL

$7.20

KEKA·County of Humboldt

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.15

KACV·Arcata Airport·10.5 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
County of Humboldt 122.700(707) 839-5401yesterday	$7.20	—	—

County of Humboldt
122.700(707) 839-5401
—
100LL
$7.20
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$7.15atKACVArcata Airport10.5 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

BE ALERT FOR BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
BE AWARE; CTAF FREQ SHARED WITH NEARBY ARPT.
FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
DEER IN VCNTY OF RWY.

Lighting notes

ACTVT VASI RWY 30; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

30UNUSBL BYD 6.5 NM DUE TO TRRN.

Other notes

PREDATES 1958 FA ACT.
LNDG FEE: CTC ARPT OR CHECK ARPT WEBSITE FOR DTLS, EXEMPTIONS.
MANAGERAIRPORT MANAGER LOCATED AT ARCATA/EUREKA AIRPORT.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KEKA

Answer card

ICAO: KEKA
Name: MURRAY FLD
Location: EUREKA, CALIFORNIA
Elevation: 10.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 810.9 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 12/30 · 3,011 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 15°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 110° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 12

MURRAY FLD sits in Eureka, California on the North Coast. Field elevation is 10.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 12/30, which is 3,011 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 810.9 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. The CTAF is shared with a nearby airport. Listen carefully before keying up. County of Humboldt is on the field and carries 100LL. Call the airport at (707) 839-5401 for current fuel or airport details.

A few local items matter here. Birds are reported in the area. Deer are also present near the runway. Runway 30 has a visual approach slope indicator. Medium intensity runway lights are available on 12 and 30. They are controlled by CTAF. Runway end 30 is unusable beyond 6.5 NM because of terrain. For clearance delivery, contact Seattle ARTCC. First-time visitors should plan for a non-towered airport with shared radio traffic, coastal weather and terrain awareness on the 30 end.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KEKA?

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 810.9 ft MSL at KEKA.

Does KEKA have a control tower?

No. KEKA is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.7 for self-announced traffic.

What runway does Murray Fld have?

KEKA has one runway. It is runway 12/30 and it is 3,011 ft long with an asphalt surface.

Are there any ILS approaches at KEKA?

No ILS approaches are published for KEKA. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

Which FBO is on the field at KEKA?

County of Humboldt is the on-field FBO listed for KEKA. It carries 100LL. Call (707) 839-5401 for current service details.

Is runway 30 usable the full length at KEKA?

No. Runway end 30 is unusable beyond 6.5 NM due to terrain. Plan your arrival and departure with that limitation in mind.

Does KEKA have runway lights or a VASI?

Yes. Runway 30 has a visual approach slope indicator. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runways 12 and 30. They are controlled by CTAF.

Is there anything special to watch for at KEKA?

Yes. Birds and deer are reported in the vicinity of the airport. The CTAF is also shared with a nearby airport, so monitor the frequency closely.

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